Then why even have Gallente Scouts?

Would any pro gal scout tell me how the scan bonus is working for you? or not working? I hope it does work.

If you are not sitting up, prepare to stand down because the following will literally make you want to turn around and punch your own face!

So today, I decided to use a profile dampener, kinetic catalyzer, range amplifier and precision enhancer module. All these were militia grade. They replaced the enhanced shield extender, 2 enhanced armor plates and standard armor rep I usually run...

Folks the results were stunning. I was literally going right past enemies and they didn't even see me. It was luder! Plus my modules for detection practically gave my guy x-ray vision.

It all makes sense now! The 2 extra eyes are not for controlling drones, no, they are futuristic night vision goggles, just like they guy in Splinter Cell had. Why 4 instead of 3? Because it's the future and 4 eyed night vision goggles exist! Also, the suit is very similar looking to the Crysis suits. Crisys is known as a stealth game, complete with cloak. Also, CCP has said that they want Shields to give a bigger profile. A suit that does not allow for heavy shields would be ideal for stealth. Gallante made Nova Knives. That screams Ninja! = Stealth! AR's are suppose the least range of all rifles, so CQC, where all the stealth mods are really needed. Plus, what is the point of giving us 3 low slots anyhow? Not for armor, I'll say that much.

It is without a doubt in my mind that the Gallante Assault suit is for stealth play, not the Armor tanking suit everyone thinks it is.

you might be on to something

I got my advance suit...not that much of a difference.

If they increased base scan range a few meters for the gal scout...then maybe it would be worth it...

You realize I could fit more of those mods on my Cal logi right?

"To prevent Gallente from having this advantage CCP removed profile dampeners"

And you'll die when someone farts in your general direction.

You realize I could fit more of those mods on my Cal logi right?

The question is: will you?

To compete with a scout suit you'd need to only put one module on for scan precision since the base logi scan precision is 50 v.s. 45 for the scout. You only need a 10% decrease there to bring yourself into line. You'll need 1 complex range extender to get (close enough) to the scan range of the gallente scout suit (with it's 50% racial bonus). Another one (or two) for the profile dampening to overcome the scout suit profile dampening plus suit bonus.

Now, do you want to also run as fast as a scout? You'll need 2-3 kin/cats for that. Say 2.

Do you also want to approach scout endurance? You'll need a stamina module.

Now you've used 4/5 low slots (of which you have 4?) and 1 high. Still, all around - the logi suit is hard to beat. I almost decided to make a logi/scout....

Would any pro gal scout tell me how the scan bonus is working for you? or not working? I hope it does work.

Not if you shield tank and put precision mods on...

No point, more shields the larger your radius, so the Dampeners wouldn't really be doing anything.

Heh, it's a nice story and idea but the reality means it's all pretty pointless.

Profile and precision only affect your passive scanning, which has a tiny radius even on maxed out scout suits.

CCP confirmed a while back that shields do not affect your profile.

LOS negates all stealth tactics, so you have to always come from out of sight and all the enemy has to do is suddenly turn when you're still 50m out and you're done for.

All these things need fixing before stealth can be an even vaguely playable style.